ISSUE: Seasonal Dry Spells
If you haven't had pesky patches of flakiness creep across your forehead yet, beware. At some point, a combination of sun and chlorine is likely to sap your skin of much-needed hydration. When that happens, grab a moisturizer with antioxidant-rich vitamin C.
ISSUE: Grease Is The Word
Of course, the flip side to dryness is oily skin. If a shiny T-zone has wreaked havoc on your snapshots all summer long, call on the help of a purifying clay mask. One packed with eucalyptus will help to soothe skin and nix greasiness at the same time, without over drying.
ISSUE: Lackluster Locks
Just like your skin, your strands are susceptible to damage when exposed to the summer elements. Whenever possible, try to wet hair with fresh water before taking a dip. Damp hair won't absorb as much damaging salt water or chlorine. Then, try to give it a second rinse after your swim. Also, consider switching to a restorative shampoo packed with omega-3 and omega-6 to help rehydrate hair that's been harmed by the heat.
ISSUE: Melting Makeup
No matter how masterful the application, makeup is no match for humidity. Spritz a setting spray over your finished look to keep your face, eye and lip products from smudging throughout the day.
ISSUE: Raucous Roots
Conflicting vacation schedules -- yours and your stylist's -- may delay your color upkeep. Between appointments, rely on DIY root cover-up to maintain seamless coverage. The temporary fix can be as easy as a three-second spray.
ISSUE: Crumbling Foundation
Foundation Is Out, Tinted Moisturizer Is In. If you refuse to go bare in summer and can't imagine life without your foundation, consider putting it away for the season and trying a tinted moisturizer. I'm warning you, you may never go back to your old foundation.
Don't try to cake on too much makeup. Any makeup artist will tell you the secret to flawless beauty is not about the "perfect eye" or the "perfect lip," it's all about even skin tone. This is especially true in the warm summer months when you naturally want to wear less makeup.
CONCLUSION
The easiest way to achieve a year-round glow is easier than you think: wear sunscreen 365 days a year. Yes, that means when it’s cold, raining, or even snowing. And no, a face mask is not an excuse to skip slathering goop over your entire face. The sun’s aging and cancer-causing UVA rays are strong year-round and there aren’t any potions or lotions that can reverse damage faster than you create it when you go out without protecting your skin.
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